Daily Current Affairs — 21 October 2026
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21 October 2026Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference at Bharat Mandapam.
RBI rejects all bids at Treasury bill auction
The RBI rejected all bids at a Treasury bill auction as short-term yields surged.
RBI MPC: Inflation may touch 6% in Q3
The RBI MPC minutes say inflation may touch 6% in Q3, while the GDP growth forecast was raised to 7.1%.
RBI Governor: Future Rate Hikes Depend on Growth, Inflation
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said future rate hikes will depend on growth and inflation trends.
Hokato Sema wins Asian Para Games bronze
Hokato Sema won a bronze medal at the Asian Para Games.
PCB declines permission for over-50s team to play in India
The PCB declined permission for an over-50s team to play in India.
RBI Governor links rate hike cycle to growth-inflation outlook
The RBI Governor said the extent of the rate hike cycle will depend on the growth-inflation outlook.
ISRO Validates Gaganyaan Module Separation Systems
ISRO validated the module separation systems for Gaganyaan.
RBI: Global Uncertainty to Affect Domestic Activity
The RBI says global economic uncertainty will have some bearing on domestic activity, amid resilience.
India’s economy stays resilient at 7.1% amid inflation concerns
RBI’s Sanjay Malhotr says rising inflation raises a red flag despite the economy’s resilience at 7.1%.
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